Wanda Joyce Sise Willard - Hessenberger

Wanda Joyce Sise Willard Hessenberger (June 4th, 1932 – December 5th, 2019), a wondrously made soul, has completed her earthly human experience. Earthside, she was born in South Knox County to Robert Joesph and Essie Mae (Lawson) Sise. She was their youngest & last surviving child. She was a daughter, grand-daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, friend, wife, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, lover of animals, traveler, artist, crafter, entrepreneur, Democrat, Baptist, caretaker of the earth, and expert whistler, among other adventures.

No longer earth-tethered, she joins the ones who have gone before who were waiting in the clearing for her – parents: Robert Joseph and Essie Mae (Lawson) Sise, siblings: Alma Evelyn, Henry Jennings, Ella Frances, Robert Joseph Jr., Roy Clifford, Lola Belle, Walter Anderson Sr, Leona Mae, George Wesley, Virgil Eugene, in-laws, mother-in-law dear Lillian Mae Greer Willard, first husband Jack G Willard, grand-daughter Sara Jane Willard and second husband Robert R Hessenberger, cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends & beloved fur-babies. Among those of left earthside to call her name blessed and rejoice in her memory are Richard Greer Willard (Pamela), Michael George Willard (Judith), and Jacki S Willard (David Olive), four grandsons Richard G Willard II (Vanessa), N Ryan Willard, James R W Olive and Jack L Willard. And three great-grandchildren Raegan Greer Willard, Addison Blayke Willard and Roman Augustian Willard. As well as a passel of cousins, nieces and nephews & dear friends.

In the last year, she made her home at the Retreat at Oakwood Senior Living in the Old North Knoxville area. Her family thanks the Oakwood staff for their care of her. Before that, she lived in South Knoxville.

In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations be made in her memory to any of these organizations: The ALS Association, The Alzheimer's Association, Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knox Heritage, Remote Area Medical, The Knoxville Zoo, The Gideons or one of your choice.

Arrangements for her Celebration of Life service are pending. Berry Funeral Home is in charge.